Construction Job Training & Support in Oregon

• Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to join metal parts or fill holes and seams of metal products
• Operate precision measuring devices, tools and equipment
• Recognize characteristics of metals or alloys
• Read blueprints and technical drawings

• Apply their full-set of skills developed through an apprenticeship program or through experience as a qualified tradesperson independent of supervision
• These workers can be carpenters, laborers, sheet metal workers, operating engineers, electricians or plumbers

• Clean teeth and examine mouth, head, and neck for signs of oral disease
• Work with patients to develop good at-home routines for oral hygiene

• Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff
• Assist patients with daily activities that they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing

Machinists are at the core of the manufacturing process. As such they:

• Set-up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools

• Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools
• Keep records of work assignments
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
• Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels
• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines, such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines
• Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures
• Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings
• Set up and operate fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal
• Shape metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer
• Operate soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts
• Inspect, assemble, and smooth seams and joints of burred surfaces
• Install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes (sheet metal duct installers)

• Back up network data
• Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals
• Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, server function and security breaches
• Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment
• Document network support activities

• Answer user inquiries and resolve implementation problems regarding software product
• Provide online training to new users learning the products
• Reach out to new and existing customers to increase product knowledge and ensure satisfaction and retention
• Assist in providing input to the knowledge base, FAQs, product documentation and training
• Work with the software development team to advocate customer needs, resolve issues, and make suggestions for future product enhancements

• Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers
• Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments
• Investigate customer problems referred by technical support and troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems
• Develop, document, and maintain test cases and scenarios
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality

• Plan, initiate, and manage technology projects
• Lead and guide the work of technical staff
• Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of project
• Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage
• Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met

• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints and then design, test, and develop software to meet those needs
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance
• Document every aspect of an application or a system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, and coordinate software deployment and monitoring
• Confer and collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to create optimum software within time and budget constraints

• Research emerging technologies to decide if installing them can increase the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Devise ways to add new functionality to existing computer systems
• Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support changes and action
• Prepare an analysis of costs and benefits so that management can decide if IT systems and computing infrastructure upgrades are financially worthwhile
• Oversee the installation and configuration of new systems to customize them for the organization
• Train the systems’ end users and write instruction manuals

• Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according to customer requirements
• Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction
• Create plans, test files, and scripts for data warehouse testing, ranging from unit to integration testing

• Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site
• Fasten timber or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails, and install hardware
• Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut
• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site
• Drill holes in timber or lumber
• Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment
• Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper function
• Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers
• Clean work areas and equipment

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
• Sort materials before loading and unloading
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
• Stack materials in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards

• Plan, initiate, and manage technology projects
• Lead and guide the work of technical staff
• Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of project
• Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage
• Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met